Job description:
Archview Lodge Nursing Home are recruiting compassionate and dedicated healthcare assistants. Must be available to work days, nights and weekends therefore, full flexibility is required.
Responsibilities'
* To plan and deliver a high standard of individualised care.
* To work effectively and efficiently in terms of time management, personal organisation and adherence to organisational policies and work procedures.
* Getting to know residents' interests and needs, providing attention, support and companionship
* Promoting the mobility of residents, supervising and assisting as necessary to ensure optimum mobility is maintained and improved where possible
* Enabling and assisting residents to maintain their personal appearance /hygiene needs while always maintaining their dignity
* Communicating with nurses regarding resident's condition or any aspect of resident's daily life
* Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort
* Participating, organising and carrying out social activities
* Assisting in the upkeep of high standards of cleanliness in the care centre
* Contributing to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the care centre
* Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management.
What are the qualifications/skills needed?
* FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or equivalent (in progress or completed)
* Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards)
* Excellent communication and listening skills
* Reliable and professional
* Can work independently or part of a team
* Ability to maintain a positive outlook
* Fluent level of English both written and oral
All posts are subject to satisfactory references and Garda vetting.
What do we offer?
* Guaranteed hours contracts
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Free Garda Vetting
* Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: No less than 32 per week
Benefits:
* Food allowance
* On-site parking
Experience:
* working in a Nursing Home in Ireland: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Certificate in Care Skills (required)
Location:
* Letterkenny, CO. Donegal (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 04/09/2025
Reference ID: AMH2208